Lucky Peak State Park

Lucky Peak State Park is the perfect place for swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating or biking. Sandy Point and Discovery Park are a 10-minute drive from downtown Boise or a 30-minute bike ride on the scenic Boise River Greenbelt. Springs Shores Marina a 40-minute drive. Ride your bike to the park and enjoy a cool dip at the Sandy Point beach. Bring your family and your dog to Discovery Park for a picnic, or bring your water toys to Spring Shores, which offers boat ramps, ample parking, a full-service marina, and a convenience store.

Three distinct day use units make up Lucky Peak State Park. Discovery is a popular roadside park that is a great place to host a company party or family reunion. Sandy Point, at the base of the Lucky Peak Dam, is popular for its beach and clear, cool water. Spring Shores offers lakeside access for water enthusiasts by providing two boat ramps, parking, a marina, and a convenience store.

Visit the Bureau of Reclamation website for current water levels.

Pets are allowed year-round at Spring Shores and Discovery Units. No pets at Sandy Point between May 1 – October 1.

• Lucky Peak is a reservoir, which means the water level varies. You may want to check boat ramp access before bringing your boat to the park. Learn more tips.

• Pets are prohibited at Sandy Point May 1 – October 1. 
• Pets are allowed on leash unless in a designated off leash area at Spring Shores Marina & Discovery year-round, and at Sandy Point October 1 – May 1.
• No hardshell watercraft in the swimming area at Sandy Point (we recommend Discovery Park for this type of watercraft), Inflatable watercraft only.
• No glass bottles at Sandy Point.
• No tree-hanging hammocks or slacklines at any of the Lucky Peak State Park Units.
• Fishing is prohibited at Sandy Point. Fishing is also prohibited within the buoy boundary of the marina boat slips at Spring Shores.
• Our entrance kiosk at Discovery unit is cash only. If the entrance kiosks at Sandy Point & Spring Shores Marina do not have staff present, they are also cash only.
• Trailer and oversized parking is not available at Discovery. Sandy Point & Spring Shores offer trailer & oversized parking options.

Sandy Point 

If you like fun in the sun, the beach at Sandy Point is the
place for you and your family. Enjoy a dip in the cool water after a scenic bike ride on the Boise River Greenbelt! This 34-acre site at the base of Lucky Peak Dam features a large sandy swimming area complete with water toys and two beach volleyball courts. Sandy Point offers lots of cool grass and
shady trees. 

• Disc golf (Seasonally: Oct 1 – May 1)
• Experience Idaho Loaner Backpack Program – Check one out at the park office.
• Go on a “Space Walk” with self-guided tour brochure, located along bike path.
• Test your tracking skills with “Scout’s Footprint Friends” and animal track self-guided activity. Pick up a guide near the rental building. 
• Visit the Welcome Center & Junior Ranger Booth. Free activities for Junior Rangers, supplies and park souvenirs available for purchase on weekends during the summer.
• Cool off by renting a paddleboard or treating yourself to a shaved ice or island soda.  Paddleboard Idaho, located within Sandy Point offers these during the summer season, call to make rental reservations (208) 297-3884

Discovery

Just 8 miles outside of the city escape the hustle and bustle with a picnic, and relax among the magnificent trees and the rocky canyons.

• This section of the Boise River is an excellent flat water area often visited by canoeists, paddleboarders, and kayakers.  
• Bring your binoculars or check out a loaner pair at the Sandy Point office. You will usually see waterfowl, song birds, owls during the summer while bald eagles are common in the winter.
• Start or end your Boise Greenbelt ride here , bike racks and a tool stations are available. 
• Play a game using our horseshoe pits or sand volleyball court.
• On select nights throughout the summer, attend a “Bat Night”. Listen to a ranger talk about our resident bats and take out acoustic detectors to hear their echolocation calls. Check out our event calendar for dates.
• Want to host a special event at the park? We have 3 covered picnic pavilions at Discovery. Use the Day Use Shelter Application to request a reservation and get additional information

Spring Shores Marina

Spend a day on the water! This facility includes a full-service marina, which provides long-term moorage, fuel, and pump out station. The large parking lots provide access to two boat ramps with parking for trailers. Lucky Peak Lake is a reservoir, which means the water level varies. You may want to check boat ramp access before bringing your boat to the park. Learn more tips.

• Visit the marina general store for supplies and park souvenirs. Open seasonally Memorial Day – Labor Day.
• With access to shoreline, bring your fishing poles. Need bait? When open, the marina store has got you covered!
• Want to picnic with a view? Several picnic tables and charcoal grills are available to use year-round. 

Biking

Bird Watching

Boating

Disc Golf

Experience Idaho Backpacks

First Time Adventure

Fishing

Hard Path Trail

Hiking

Horseshoe Pits

Junior Ranger

Paddlesports

Sailing

Swimming

Volleyball Area

Volunteering

• Air Compressor
• Amphitheater
• Boat Ramp/Launch
• Charcoal Grills
• Firewood Sales
• Flush Toilets
• Full-service Park Store with Gasoline
• Group Picnic Shelter
• Indoor Restrooms
• Life Jacket Loaner Station
• Marina
• Outdoor Showers
• Paddleboard Rental
• Picnic Areas
• Swimming – Lake/River
• Water Fountains

General Accomodations

No accomodations listed.

Spring Shores Marina

Spring Shores, located 18 miles southeast of Boise off State Highway 21, is situated on the shore of Lucky Peak Lake. The facility includes a full-service marina, which provides long-term moorage, fuel, a convenience store, and marina supplies. The large parking lots provide access to two boat ramps with parking for trailers.

Moorage Tips

Lucky Peak is a reservoir, which means the water level varies. You may want to check boat ramp access before bringing your boat to the park. Learn more tips.

Hours of Operation

May – September: Sunrise to Sunset, no entry midnight-6:00am 

September – April:  Sunrise to Sunset

Marina Details

There are 298 rentable moorage slips available for use May through August. Moorage slips are rented and renewed on an annual basis. The slips are very popular. Complete and submit an interest form to secure your spot on the waiting list.

2025 Moorage Slips Rental Fees

• 18 foot slip – $745 per year (max vessel length of 21′)
• 24 foot slip – $1,050 per year (max vessel length of 27′)
• 28 foot slip – $1,452 per year (max vessel length of 31′)

To be placed on a waiting list for moorage rental, please email a completed interest form (located above) to the Spring Shores office at luc@idpr.idaho.gov or call 208-336-9505.

Pets are allowed year-round at Spring Shores and Discovery Units. No pets at Sandy Point between May 1 – October 1.

Location Map

Spring Shores Unit Map

Sandy Point Disc Golf Map

Discovery Unit: Year-Round Trail Map

Sandy Point Unit: Year-Round Trail Map